[etni] Korczak update

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Dear friends SHALOM

This is an update on my previous message concerning AGUDAT KORCZAK. I have 
received a few emails asking for more details.

In his toughest and most challenging period in life - the Ghetto Years - 
Korczak continued to care for his children, feeding them, clothing them and 
yes educating them (believe it or not, in a heterogeneous set-up). I often 
ask myself HOW? What was the source of his energy? Who were the people who 
were still willing to help support the orphanage after two long years of 
degradation in the Ghetto. All knew that Korczak's only interest was a 
better upbringing for his children and as difficult as it was - gave.

What is happening to the Korczak association today cannot and must not be 
compared to those horrific years. Over twenty countries in the world have 
recognized the educational value of Korczak's legacy and these associations 
are supported by their Ministry of Education. Israel is the only country 
where the association has taken upon itself to widely spread Korczak's 
ideas, a bridge to a better world. Today there are two graduates of 
Korczak's orphanage who still continue to visit schools, give talks and 
answer questions. They are LIVING history. Over the years their input has 
been a non-profitable contribution. All the professional speakers who 
without hesitation visit schools to talk about Korczak's Educational 
Philosophy, do so as a contribution to the man, his legacy and because we 
believe that his values are more essential today than ever before. With 
tears in my heart I ask myself if the time has come to become apathetic or 
like Korczak continue the battle to the end, till I cannot any more.

How can you help. The English teaching community has always led the way in 
setting high standards in education. And once again - this is what needs to 
be done. Korczak should be a living thought in every educator's heart. 
Become a member, learn more about the man and his philosophy from the 
booklets that will be sent to you. Member schools can call upon the 
association for guest lectures including visits from the graduates I have 
already mentioned.

I have a vast collection of Korczak data in English that I have worked years 
to put together and am willing to share all of it with anyone interested. I 
will visit schools and give talks about Korczak in English as an English 
speaking guest speaker as enrichment for your pupils, or in Hebrew for 
groups of pupils and/or teachers (for member-schools of the association). 
This is my contribution and I will work ten times as hard knowing that I am 
doing my share.

The following decision has been made at the association.
Purchase of books (a MUST for any library and home) Each book costs between 
40 - 80 shekel.  A school or person who wishes to purchase the entire 
package will receive it for 350 shekel (instead of 840 shekel - 350). This 
price does not include postage. Schools can collect the package from the 
office in Tel Aviv or come to an arrangement with the office.

100 shekel for annual membership
250 shekel annual school membership
350 shekel for the Korczak collection of books (All in Hebrew)

payable to:
Agudat Korczak
Rechov Arlozorov 102
Tel Aviv
62097

I have received a few promising calls from individuals through ETNI and have 
just been informed that Eric Cohen Books is also contributing, thank you 
Eric.

I want to take this opportunity to wish you all a good and restful vacation 
and look forward to meeting you at ETAI.

Yours as always,
Avi


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